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Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids

HFHK is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving children's health through garden-based education.

In Delaware, HFHK is known as "The First State School Garden Experts." Based in Delaware, HFHK is known as "The First State School Garden Experts."

09/05/2026

Happy International Day of Charity!
Today we celebrate the power of giving and the incredible impact that grows when communities come together. At Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids, every garden planted, every student reached, and every veggie tasted is made possible through generosity from volunteers, donors, educators, and partners across Delaware.
Thank you for helping us nourish curiosity, life skills and healthy habits in thousands of students each year.
To learn more about how you can support our program visit: https://www.healthyfoodsforhealthykids.org/

09/04/2026

Heartfelt congratulations to HFHK’s Board Chair, Lisa Hoffman, on her new role as Executive Director of Million Women Mentors Delaware (MWM‑DE)! Lisa stepped into this position over the summer, bringing her incredible experience as an R&D leader at DuPont and FMC, and her unwavering passion for helping girls build confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset through STEM. HFHK is proud to partner with Million Women Mentors and to support their annual Engineering Your Tomorrow event. We look forward to continuing to champion STEM education and empower students across Delaware.

08/31/2026

We are proud to announce that Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School has a brand‑new school garden!
Last week, the Colonial School District - New Castle, De community came together in the best way: teachers, school and district staff, school board members, parents, and volunteers all rolled up their sleeves to help build a beautiful new garden space for students.

Huge thank‑you to our incredible partners who joined the build:
The Cheesecake Factory

Rep. Kam Smith
iHeartRadio

And a special thank you to The Cheesecake Factory for treating volunteers to a sweet reward after a hard day’s work!
We are grateful to Nemours for generously funding this new school garden. Your support is helping students grow, learn, and connect with nature firsthand right at their school.

08/28/2026

We loved being part of Joseph E. Johnson, Jr. School's Meet & Greet Family Night!
Connecting with families and school staff about garden‑based learning is what fuels our mission, and last night’s turnout was great. Thanks for having us! Red Clay Schools

08/25/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Lilly Blevin to the HFHK team! After more than 10 years as an elementary educator, Lilly brings deep expertise in both general and special education, a vibrant passion for advocacy, community leadership, and nature. We’re so excited for the energy and heart she’ll bring to our school gardens.

08/24/2026

The IRSD Early Learning Center garden is officially refreshed! School staff assembled the garden beds and worked alongside HFHK staff to place the beds, fill them with soil and install an irrigation system. We were joined by new volunteers from Nemours and AmeriHealth Caritas who brought such positive energy to the day.
In addition to their vegetable garden, the school is creating a sensory garden to enrich their outdoor classroom, a space we know their youngest learners will love.
Our heartfelt thanks to the DuPont Foundation for funding this garden and helping us grow healthy habits from the very start. Indian River School District - Delaware

08/21/2026

A huge thank you to Bank of America for supporting Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids with custom-printed T-shirts! 💚

Our team is already proud to wear them, and we’ll be using them to recognize and thank our incredible partners and volunteers who help grow the school garden movement across Delaware.

We’re grateful for your generosity and partnership

08/20/2026

We’re excited to join the Food Bank of Delaware at The Farmer & The Chef on Thursday, September 24th in Milford, DE! 🌱✨

Enjoy an evening of farm‑fresh foods in the Food Bank’s beautiful 3.5‑acre garden in Milford. Local chefs will team up with Delaware farmers to create delicious tasting samples made with locally grown produce.

There will be live music, drinks, and plenty of fun — and the HFHK team will be there with giveaways and big garden energy!

Don’t miss this celebration of local food and community. For more information and to purchase tickets visit: https://www.fbd.org/farmer/

08/17/2026

Something exciting is in the works!
A huge thank‑you to garden coordinators Maggie Kite (McVey Elementary) and Edgard Martinez (Stubbs Early Education Center) for sharing their wonderful gardening experiences with us. You were both fantastic and we appreciate you so much! And thank you to First Ascent Design for beautifully capturing these stories.
We’re thrilled about what’s coming next, and can’t wait to share more with you in the months ahead.

Address

221 W 10th Street , 3rd Floor, #28
Wilmington, DE
19801

Website

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